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Jackson's Birth
Andrew jackson was born. -
Jackson enlists in Revolutionary Army
Jackson joined the army at age 13. With his brother Robert Jackson, who later died. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
American troops under General Andrew Jackson defeated a smaller force of Red Stick Native American warriors. -
Battle of New Orleans
In the 1800's, news did not travel so quickley, so the British forces did not hear of the peace agreement signed with the U.S. in time to hault a major attack. The british troops chanrged into New Orleans, hoping that by capturing the city they could separate Louisiana from the rest of the U.S. But Lafitte had warned the Americans of the attack, and upon arriving, the British found armed men under General Andrew Jackson command ready to fight for their land. -
Election of 1824
The election was thrown to the house of represenatives to decide who the next president would be. John Q. Adams promised someone the state secretery role if he won, which virtually promised him to win the election. Jackson was enraged and stated that his win was a corrupt bargain. -
Election of 1828
A dirty election, filled with fierce attack ads, and opposing sides about tariffs. -
Indian Removal Act
A law signed by Jackson, authorizing the president to negotiate with Indian tribes in the Southern United States for their removal to federal territory west of the Mississippi River in exchange for their homelands. -
Worcester v. Georgia
Worcester v. Georgia was a conflict about Georgia wanting to move the Indians away, but in the end the Supreme Court said that it was unconstitutional to force the Indians out of the state -
Bank War
A political struggle over the issue of rechartering the Second Bank of the U.S. during the Andrew Jackson administation. -
Nullification Crisis
A sectional crisis during the presidency of Andrew Jackson, created by South Carolina's 1832 Ordinance of Nullification.
